Uber app shakes up Chicago taxi industry

Dec. 27, 2012
A new smartphone app has angered some big players in Chicago’s taxi businesses.

Chicago boosts wheelchair accessible taxi fleet with grant funds

Nov. 15, 2012
The number of wheelchair accessible taxis in Chicago has almost doubled since January -- it’s up to about 178.That’s according to the Regional Transportation Authority and Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.And now a $1.7 million federal grant will help the ci

Cabbies to make pitch for fare hike

Jul. 31, 2012
Chicago cabbies are expected at city hall Tuesday to argue for their first fare increase in seven years, but they may have to wait a bit longer.

New Chicago cab regulations inch closer

Jan. 17, 2012
Some Chicago cab drivers are declaring war on Chicago city government after a committee vote Tuesday in favor of new cab industry regulations.Among the many protestors at Chicago's City Hall Tuesday morning were a few dozen cab drivers."

Chicago's taxi industry could see big changes

Dec. 12, 2011
The City of Chicago is introducing broad changes to its taxi industry regulations.For one, the city is proposing new safety measures. Right now, drivers can work as many hours as they want, even if they're exhausted and shouldn't be driving.

A 'hack' shares years of stories from a Chicago cab

Sep. 29, 2011
A cab driver's job is relatively straightforward: shuttle riders from door to door, or corner to corner.

Chicago taxi rides go up

Jan. 4, 2011
The cost to take a taxicab ride in Chicago is set to go up.The city's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection says that starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday the taxicab fuel surcharge will increase to $1 from 50 cents per ride.

Cab drivers bid on their freedom

Dec. 23, 2010
If you hop into a Chicago taxi cab this week, don’t be surprised if the driver makes small talk about some big numbers. The City of Chicago just closed an auction for taxi cab medallions; basically, the license to operate a cab.

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